Live Q&A Session
- Watch the recorded 5/13/26 Q&A Session HERE
Event Itinerary
Each day is centered on fishing adventures, concluding with social evenings. We urge individuals to engage with one another in the WA Facebook Group or the WA DIY WhatsApp Group to build fishing friendships and coordinate weekend adventures.
- Thursday 6/25/26 – Arrive, DIY Fish and Social Meet Up
- 2:00 pm – Check into the Whispering Pines Group Campsite
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Registration Check-In at Whispering Pines Group Campsite
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Social Meet-Up at the Whispering Pines Group Campsite
- 7:00 pm – Group Photo at the Social Meet-Up at the Whispering Pines Group Campsite
- Friday 6/26/26 – DIY Fish, Workshop, Social Fishing, and Evening Meet-Up
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am – Coffee and Community Time at the Whispering Pines Group Campsite Communal Gathering Area
- 11:00 am to 12:30 pm – “Fishing the Yakima River” Donation-Based Workshop led by J. Michelle Swope and Heather Hodson at Umtanum Recreation Area on the Yakima River
- 12:30 pm – Group Photo at the Social Fish Location
- 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm – Registration Packet Pick-Up and Lunch (Not Included) at the Umtanum Recreation Area on the Yakima River
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Social Fishing at the Umtanum Recreation Area on the Yakima River
- 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Registration Packet Pick-Up at The Brick Saloon in Roslyn
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Social Meet-Up at The Brick Saloon in Roslyn, Washington
- Saturday 6/27/26 – DIY Fish, Workshops, and Evening Meet-Up
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am – Coffee and Community Time at the Whispering Pines Group Campsite Communal Gathering Area
- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm – “Fishing and Paddlecraft” Donation-Based Workshop at Speelyi Beach Day Use Area on Lake Cle Elum with Elaine Campbell
- 10:45 am – Group Photo During the Paddle Craft Workshop at Speelyi Beach
- 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm – “Intro to Fly Fishing” Donation-Based Workshop with Heather Hodson at the Masonic Hall in Roslyn, WA
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm – “Fly Tying Tips and Tricks” Donation-Based Workshop with Brita Fordice at the Masonic Hall in Roslyn, WA
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Registration Packet Pick-Up at the Roslyn Yards
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Dinner and Social Time in Roslyn, Washington, at the Roslyn Yard outside area
- 7:00 pm – Group Photo at the Roslyn Yard
- 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Speed Friending
- 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Fly Fishing Olympics
- Sunday 6/28/26 – DIY Fish, Workshop, and Some Will Depart
- DIY Fishing on Own and Some Will Depart
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am – “Advanced Fly Tying: Articulated Baitfish” with Brita Fordice at the Masonic Hall in Roslyn, WA
- 11:30 am – Yakima River Cleanup, Meet at Crow Creek Fly Shop
- Monday 6/29/26 – Depart Group Campground
- 12:00 pm – Check Out of the Group Campsite
NOTE: This is the final itinerary. Start or end times might be off by a few minutes.
Workshop Time Changes
Please note that we have made adjustments to the workshop schedule.
Due to forecasted afternoon wind gusts of up to 35 mph on Saturday, June 27, 2026, we have made the safety-based decision to move the Paddle Craft Workshop to an earlier time in the day. To accommodate participants who are registered for multiple workshops, we have also moved the Intro to Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Tips & Tricks workshops to the afternoon.
This updated schedule offers added convenience, as the Saturday workshops will be held at the Roslyn Masonic Hall, which is within walking distance of our Saturday evening dinner and festivities at Roslyn Yard.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we prioritize the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
New Workshop Times –
- 6/26/26 – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm – Fishing the Yakima River with J. Michelle Swope and Heather Hodson
- 6/27/26 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Fishing and Paddle Craft (Speelyi Beach on Lake Cle Elum) with Elaine Campbell
- 6/27/26 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm – Intro to Fly Fishing with Heather Hodson
- 6/27/26 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Fly Tying Tips & Tricks with Brita Fordice
- 6/28/26 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am – Advanced Fly Tying – Articulated Baitfish with Brita Fordice
Group Photo Times
We wanted to share the opportunities to be part of our group photos throughout the weekend. We have heard from past DIY event registrants that it would be helpful to announce group photo times in advance so everyone who would like to be included knows where to be and when. To make participation easier, we have scheduled several group photo opportunities this weekend and wanted to share the times with you.
- Thursday, 6/25/26 –
- 7 pm – Group Photo at the Social Meet-Up at the Whispering Pines Group Campsite
- Friday, 6/26/26 –
- 12:30 pm – Group Photo at the Social Fish at Umtanum Recreation Area on the Yakima River
- Saturday, 6/27/26 –
- 10:45 am – Group Photo During the Paddle Craft Workshop at Speelyi Beach
- 7:00 pm – Group Photo at Rolyn Yard
Registration Pick-Up
- Pick-Up Dates and Locations
- Thursday 6/25/26 –
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Whispering Pines Group Campsite
- Friday 6/26/26 –
- 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – After the “Fishing the Yakima” workshop and before the social fishing day at Umtanum Recreation Area
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The Brick Saloon
- Saturday, 6/27/26 –
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Roslyn Yards Outdoor Area
- Thursday 6/25/26 –
Note: If you’re unable to pick up your registration bag, please email [email protected] by Saturday, 6/27/26. We can arrange shipping at your expense or coordinate a pickup at Crow Creek Fly Shop.
Friday Social Fishing
Join us on Friday, 6/25/26, for a fun, relaxed day on the water! This is a casual, DIY fishing day, not guided, so come ready to explore, connect, and enjoy the river at your own pace. Share the riverbanks with both new and familiar faces, swap tips, say hello, and lend a hand when someone hooks a fish!
Friday 6/25/26 – Umtanum Recreation Area on the Yakima River
- 11:00 am to 12:30 pm – “Fishing the Yakima River” Donation-Based Workshop led by J. Michelle Swope and Heather Hodson
- 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm – Registration Packet Pick-Up and Lunch
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Social Fishing at the Umtanum Recreation Area on the Yakima River
Get more Social Fishing Details HERE.
Roslyn Yard Fun
We’re excited to bring everyone together for an evening of great food, community, and fun at Roslyn Yards on Saturday, 6/27/26, night. Included with your registration is a buffet dinner catered by one of our favorite local Roslyn businesses, Juanita’s Mexican Food. Dinner includes a variety of menu options and non alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase individually through the venue.
After dinner, the fun continues with two signature Roslyn Riffle activities: Speed Friending and the Fly Fishing Olympics.
Speed Friending: Find Your Fly Fishing People
This isn’t dating. It’s speed friending for anglers.
Whether you’re the type of person who loves a predawn wake-up call and hiking into remote water before sunrise, or you prefer a relaxed afternoon start with friends, you’ll have the opportunity to meet other participants who enjoy fly fishing the same way you do.
Speed Friending is a fun, low-pressure way to connect with fellow anglers, build new friendships, and find future fishing partners for adventures both near and far.
Fly Fishing Olympics
The Fly Fishing Olympics is all about having fun, being a little competitive, and showing off your fly fishing skills.
Participants will compete in teams of three, with each team member taking on different lighthearted challenges. The challenges will include selecting the right fly based on clues, tying a knot, casting at targets, knocking down empty cans, and even throwing and netting a fish.
No experience is required, and spectators are encouraged to cheer on their fellow participants. Prizes will be awarded, but the real goal is to laugh, connect with others, and enjoy an evening of fly fishing-themed fun.
